Senior Production Planner / Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role

Turn customer demand into executable production plans, keep materials available, and help a growing manufacturing operation improve delivery and inventory performance.

As a Senior Production Planner / Buyer, you will lead production and materials planning for MacLean-Fogg’s Plastic Solutions operation in Menomonee Falls. You will coordinate production schedules, inventory, material requirements, suppliers, and purchasing activities to support customer commitments and operational performance.

This position is primarily focused on production and materials planning, with purchasing responsibilities that support supply continuity and material flow. You will work closely with Operations, Customer Service, suppliers, and other cross-functional partners to anticipate constraints, resolve shortages, and make informed planning decisions.

The role offers broad exposure to planning, purchasing, inventory, and manufacturing operations, creating a strong foundation for future materials or supply chain leadership opportunities.

Location: Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

Employment Type: Full-time

Work Arrangement: Onsite

• Lead production and materials planning activities to support customer delivery and operational performance

• Translate customer demand, forecasts, inventory, and operational requirements into executable production plans

• Maintain and adjust production schedules based on material availability, priorities, capacity, and changing business needs

• Monitor raw-material, component, work-in-process, and finished-goods inventory

• Identify material shortages, schedule risks, and supply constraints before they disrupt production

• Coordinate with Operations, Customer Service, suppliers, and other partners to resolve planning and delivery concerns

• Manage purchase orders, supplier commitments, delivery schedules, and related purchasing activities

• Communicate priorities, shortages, schedule changes, and recovery plans clearly to affected stakeholders

• Analyze planning, inventory, supplier, and production data to identify trends and improvement opportunities

• Support Sales and Operations Planning activities and related forecasting discussions

• Build productive supplier relationships that support quality, delivery, responsiveness, and continuity

• Improve planning accuracy, inventory performance, material flow, and supply chain processes

• Support continuous improvement initiatives across planning, purchasing, and manufacturing operations

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Manufacturing, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

• At least four years of progressive manufacturing production planning, materials planning, inventory, or related supply chain experience

• Experience developing or managing production schedules in a manufacturing environment

• Strong knowledge of production planning, materials planning, forecasting, inventory control, and supply chain execution

• Experience using ERP or MRP systems to manage schedules, inventory, and material requirements

• Experience supporting purchasing activities, supplier communication, purchase orders, and delivery schedules

• Ability to analyze data, balance competing priorities, and make sound operational decisions

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and business reporting tools

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to collaborate effectively across Operations, Customer Service, suppliers, and other functions

• Ability to work onsite in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

• APICS CPIM, CSCP, CPSM, or another relevant supply chain certification

• Experience in automotive, engineered plastics, injection molding, or another high-volume manufacturing environment

• Experience supporting Sales and Operations Planning

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, inventory optimization, and continuous improvement

• Advanced ERP, MRP, planning, or supply chain analytics experience

• Experience preparing for or progressing toward materials-management leadership

MacLean-Fogg offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, career growth, and work-life balance, including:

• 21 total paid days off, including 10 vacation days and 11 paid holidays.

• Four medical insurance options through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with 100% coverage for eligible preventive care.

• Dental insurance and vision insurance.

• 401(k) retirement plan with up to a 3.5% company match, full vesting after two years, and discretionary profit sharing.

• Health Savings Account with company contributions of up to $1,000 for individual coverage or $2,000 for family coverage.

• Healthcare and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts.

• Four weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees following a birth, adoption, or placement.

• Company-paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and short-term disability insurance.

• Voluntary long-term disability insurance.

• Tuition reimbursement for eligible degrees and continuing education.

• Spring Health Employee Assistance Program, including mental health, legal, and financial support.

• Four free therapy sessions each year for employees and each eligible family member.

• Free 24/7 virtual healthcare through Teladoc.

• Virtual physical therapy through Hinge Health.

• On-demand access to earned wages through PayActiv.

• Wellness incentives, equipment rebates, charitable donation matching, and a new vehicle rebate program.

• LinkedIn Learning and MacLean-Fogg leadership and professional development programs.

• Holiday turkeys and hams to share with your family.

Benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.

MacLean-Fogg is a privately held, fourth-generation family-owned manufacturer with more than 100 years of history. We manufacture engineered components for automotive and industrial applications and operate facilities across the United States.

Our long-term ownership allows us to invest in our people, manufacturing capabilities, customers, and communities. We are committed to integrity, people, customer excellence, stewardship, continuous improvement, and building lasting relationships with our employees and customers.

MacLean-Fogg is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process may contact View email address on ziprecruiter.com.